OTT platforms have played a major role in everyone’s life. The new releases happen every week on OTT platforms, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus Hotstar, Zee5, and other platforms. 6 Telugu language OTT releases this Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day week will provide audiences with access to a range of movies at their fingertips.
Here's a list of Telugu movies releasing on OTT this week:
Happy Birthday
Platform: Netflix
Date: August 8, 2022
Language: Telugu
Happy birthday, Lavanya Tripathi’s first female-oriented crime comedy film, directed by Ritesh Rana of the Mathhu Vadalara film fame. The story takes place in made-up nations, and it centres on Happy, who has a tumultuous history with Ritesh Sodhi, a minister determined to legalise firearms in the nation. Naresh Agastya, Satya and Vennela Kishore playing pivotal roles.
The Warriorr
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Date: August 11, 2022
Language: Telugu
The Warriorr is a bilingual action thriller which was released in Telugu and Tamil languages. Sandakozhi, Paiyaa fame director Lingusamy, is donning the director’s cap for the film. Ram Pothineni and Krithi Shetty in the key roles while Aadhi Pinnisetty plays the antagonist. The film’s plot is when Satya, who relocates to Madurai where he locks horns with a local don Guru. As a result, the dreaded criminal forces Satya to leave the place but Satya makes a comeback as a cop to take revenge on Guru and put an end to his crime in Kurnool city. The film couldn’t impress the audience during its theatrical run and ended as a box office disaster.
Thank You
Platform: Prime Video
Date: August 11, 2022
Language: Telugu
Thank You is a slice-of-life drama that features Naga Chaitanya, Raashi Khanna, Avika Gor and Malavika Nair in the lead roles. It is directed by Vikram Kumar. The plot of this movie revolves around a successful app developer settled in the US. When his professional life clashes with his personal life, he is forced to revisit his past and his struggles. S Thaman composed the music tracks. The movie has failed to impress audiences at the box office. Just 3 weeks after the theatrical release, the film will stream on Prime Video.
Gargi
Platform: Sony Liv, Tentkotta and Simply South (Outside India)
Date: August 12, 2022
Language: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Gargi is a legal drama film featuring Sai Pallavi and Kaali Venkat in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Gautham Ramachandran. Gargi revolves around a woman fighting for justice. The movie was released in theatres on July 15 and got positive reviews from critics who applauded the cast’s performance, the content, the direction, and the social message. The film is presently scheduled to release on OTT. Fans who missed out on seeing it in theatres can now watch it on Sony Liv, Tentkotta and Simply South (Outside India).
Maha Manishi
Platform: Aha Video
Date: August 12, 2022
Language: Telugu
Maha Manishi is a Telugu dubbed version of Tamil recently released Maamanithan, directed by Seenu Ramasamy that features Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar in key roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja and Ilayaraja collaborated on the music for this movie on first time. The movie follows the life of an auto driver who becomes a mess due to unexpected issues in the family. Tamil version also available on Aha platform.
Malik
Platform: Aha Video
Date: August 12, 2022
Language: Telugu
Fahadh Faasil plays the key character in Mahesh Narayanan's political drama, 'Malik'. The story of Malik follows a young man’s life as he fights against the corporations and politicians who have encroached lands illegally for their selfish benefit. Nimisha Sajayan is appearing as the female lead in the movie. Fahadh shoulders the film with his brilliant performance. Those who love authentic political thrillers and don’t mind the slow-paced narration will love the film. Malayalam version of Malik available on Prime Video.